--- title: "Bharatanatyam Performances for Events by a Master Indian Dancer - mytribe" description: "Looking for authentic Bharatanatyam performances for events? Hire Ragini Chandershekar, a renowned artist, for captivating solo or group traditional dance performances. Add cultural elegance to your wedding, corporate, or private function." canonical: https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Bharatanatyam Performances for Events in Delhi Ncr By [Ragini Chandershekar](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar) · I perform authentic Bharatanatyam for events with live Carnatic music, traditional costumes, and custom themes, solo or with my senior students. ## Locations Performs across Delhi NCR and travels pan-India ### Travels to - Performs at events across Delhi NCR (National Capital Region, National Capital Region) - Travels across India for performances (India, India) ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Interactive Lecture-Demonstration 45-60 minute educational session covering history, hand gestures, and emotions with short illustrative dance segments. Typically ₹45-65K per session (45-60 mins) (estimate) #### **Session Content** * **Lead Presenter:** Ragini Chandershekar serves as Speaker and Performer. * **Format:** Spoken explanation of Bharatanatyam history, *Mudras* (hand gestures), and *Navarasa* (9 emotions). * **Performance:** 15-20 minutes of illustrative dance segments to demonstrate concepts. * **Q&A:** 10-15 minute interaction period with the audience. #### **Technical Inclusions** * **Support:** Includes one senior disciple to assist with demonstrations if required. * **Audio:** Uses high-quality pre-recorded tracks or minimal rhythmic accompaniment (Nattuvangam). * **Requirements:** Podium, lapel mic for the speaker, and open floor space. ### Kalangan Ensemble Group Performance (6-8 Dancers) Synchronized choreography by 6-8 senior disciples directed on-site by Ragini, featuring live Carnatic musical accompaniment. Typically ₹1.1-1.5L per performance (45-60 mins) (estimate) #### **The Ensemble** * **Troupe:** 6 to 8 Senior Disciples of Kalangan Trust (highly trained dancers). * **Direction:** On-site artistic direction and performance introduction by Guru Ragini Chandershekar. * **Repertoire:** High-energy pieces like *Tillanas* or invocatory group formations suitable for larger audiences. * **Live Orchestra:** Full 4-piece Carnatic ensemble (Vocal, Mridangam, Flute, Nattuvangam) for dynamic accompaniment. #### **Visuals & Logistics** * **Costuming:** Color-coordinated, high-quality silk costumes for visual symmetry. * **Stage Requirement:** Minimum 20x15 feet stage required for safety and movement. * **Travel:** Includes logistics for the larger group and instruments within Delhi NCR. ### Solo Recital by Ragini Chandershekar (Live Orchestra) 60-90 minute classical solo performance by the Guru herself, accompanied by a 4-piece senior live orchestra. Typically ₹1.3-1.6L per performance (60-90 mins) (estimate) #### **The Artist & Performance** * **Solo Performance:** 60 to 90-minute traditional repertoire by Guru Ragini Chandershekar. * **Content:** Includes *Alarippu*, *Varnam* (centerpiece), and *Abhinaya* (expressive pieces) or thematic storytelling. * **Live Orchestra:** 4 senior accompanying artists included (Nattuvangam, Vocalist, Mridangam, and Flute/Violin). * **Aesthetics:** Authentic Kanjeevaram silk dance saree, traditional temple jewelry, and stage makeup. #### **Logistics & Technicals** * **Sound Check:** Artist team arrives 60 minutes prior for mandatory sound check. * **Requirements:** Client must provide 5-6 microphones and a secure green room with mirrors. * **Travel:** Includes transport for the artist and musician team within Delhi NCR limits. ## About Bharatanatyam Performances for Events ### Why I Dance Dance, for me, is family and memory. Every time I perform, I carry the legacy of my mother and guru, Smt. Jamuna Krishnan. Her compositions and spirit are right there with me, and I keep her alive by lighting a vilakku (lamp) in my heart with every show. ### What I Offer For Your Event For weddings, corporate events, festivals, or home gatherings, Bharatanatyam can truly transform the mood. I bring a mix of grace, technical skill, and real emotion. - Solo recitals: My most personal performances, with 35+ years’ experience. Deep abhinaya (expression), rhythmic play, and classic pieces. - Group choreography: My senior students from Kalangan join me. We do everything from invocatory dances to energetic Tillanas, all tailored for your event. - Lec-Dems: If you want to learn, I break down the dance’s history, technique, and stories. Great for schools and curious groups. ### The Complete Experience I almost always perform with live music - Carnatic vocals, mridangam, flute, and nattuvangam. The music lifts the whole recital, making it special. ### Visuals and Themes We wear full traditional Bharatanatyam costumes and temple jewellery. I love building performances around themes - maybe a classic maargam, maybe stories of Krishna, or Moham (love and longing). ### Where I Perform I’m based in New Delhi but travel across India for shows. If you want authentic Bharatanatyam with real emotion and live music, I’d love to be part of your event. ## Highlights Browse through Ragini Chandershekar's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events/featured) - [Video: This is the heart of my performance, a moment of connection with the audience. Dressed in traditional temple jewellery and a silk sari, I use Bharatanatyam mudras, or hand gestures, to begin telling a story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f64649b1-db07-4475-8898-1cad7f77707e) - [Video: Abhinaya, or expression, is the soul of my dance. Here are a few quiet moments where I explore different emotions, from playful mischief to deep contemplation, bringing the characters and stories of my performance to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24bca11e-0865-4305-9939-7a5d4f02e3e2) - [Video: The energy of a group performance is truly special. Here, my senior students from Kalangan and I perform a Tillana, a purely rhythmic piece filled with intricate footwork and synchronized movements, creating a vibrant finale for any event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fdd9849-781e-429d-950e-24203102c615) - ![A performance is a conversation between dance and music. I almost always perform with a live Carnatic orchestra, including vocals, flute, and mridangam, whose melodies and rhythms elevate the entire recital into a complete sensory experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50f16929-e8dd-4604-950a-d5eed711d932) - ![A moment of pure energy captured during my performance 'Moham'. This is the Natarajasana, a pose that embodies the dynamic spirit of Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer. It's a challenging posture that I feel captures the blend of strength and grace central to Bharatanatyam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c318e95-eaf3-496c-b7fd-453f313095a3) - ![This is the invitation to my solo recital 'Moham', a performance that explored themes of love and longing through the traditional Bharatanatyam maargam. I love creating themed performances for events that take the audience on a specific emotional journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e34a5427-ab4c-4408-9178-6a3cb9eb8e94) - ![This is me with my dearest Amma, my mother and guru Smt. Jamuna Krishnan. Her teachings are my foundation, and her spirit is with me every time I step on stage. My dance is my way of keeping her beautiful legacy alive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b05f4a7-15ab-4163-8ac4-0d890ce76cd5) ### [Solo Recitals: The Art of Abhinaya & Nritta](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events/solo-recitals-the-art-of-abhinaya-nritta) - ![A moment of storytelling from my 'Moham' recital. Through abhinaya, I convey the emotions of the character, using my eyes, face, and body to express love, longing, and devotion without saying a word.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8ababd0-54ab-4d42-a9b2-8ae7400a609e) - ![Here, I am looking towards the divine, a common theme in Bharatanatyam where the dancer communicates with the gods. This pose, part of a narrative piece, shows a moment of prayer and surrender.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1645004c-f4c3-4b48-8c8d-223565dd6770) - ![An inviting gesture during a performance. This open and welcoming posture is part of a piece that invites the audience into the story, sharing the joy and beauty of the dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a57a6d2d-80e2-4e01-b8bd-c78ab7390de4) - ![A black and white photograph capturing the pure joy of dance. Even without color, the emotion of the performance shines through in this moment of expressive abhinaya.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/852dbbf8-723c-4ab0-81d5-246db66d2f03) - [Video: This is a view from the wings, a student's perspective of me performing a Meera bhajan. It captures the energy and flow of a solo piece as I move across the stage, lost in the story of devotion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91e015b3-63db-4583-a883-967c9ab42751) - [Video: Exploring the sringara rasa, or the emotion of love, through subtle expressions. This is the core of abhinaya, where I use my face as a canvas to paint the feelings described in the poetry and music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9630382d-18b0-42c6-9814-aa3c7cc8aef5) - [Video: Visualizing classic compositions in the studio. Before a piece ever reaches the stage, it is born from these moments of quiet contemplation and creative exploration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/079390c0-186f-4290-ab24-05c2253495e0) - [Video: This is a still from a feature by Ashirvachan, calling me 'Bharatanatyam's Leading Light'. It is an honor to be recognized for my dedication to this art form, which is my life's passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf0f45b3-f3b2-41da-9ee4-d7dd2c246131) - [Video: Abhinaya, or expression, is the soul of my dance. Here are a few quiet moments where I explore different emotions, from playful mischief to deep contemplation, bringing the characters and stories of my performance to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24bca11e-0865-4305-9939-7a5d4f02e3e2) - [Video: This is the heart of my performance, a moment of connection with the audience. Dressed in traditional temple jewellery and a silk sari, I use Bharatanatyam mudras, or hand gestures, to begin telling a story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f64649b1-db07-4475-8898-1cad7f77707e) ### [Kalangan Ensemble: Group Performances](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events/kalangan-ensemble-group-performances) - [Video: My senior disciples performing a powerful piece in praise of the goddess, 'Jai Jagadamba Bhawani'. The synchronized movements and vibrant red costumes create a visually stunning spectacle, perfect for festive occasions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1bc4dc77-0339-45ed-b87b-9aa4f2379594) - ![A proud moment with my senior students after a successful show. It is a joy to share the stage with these talented dancers and see them grow as artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/743d8b23-44c6-4854-89ea-49f788cb12ae) - ![Our Kalangan clan. This picture captures the strong bond I share with my students. We are a family united by our love for dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d568970-0f12-4d90-aaa3-52a32d939f1d) - ![The Kalangan team, ready to perform. Our matching jackets with our names show our unity and pride as we prepare to go on stage together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2b3fbc3-80dc-4c41-8daf-7c9279dc2945) - [Video: The energy of a group performance is truly special. Here, my senior students from Kalangan and I perform a Tillana, a purely rhythmic piece filled with intricate footwork and synchronized movements, creating a vibrant finale for any event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fdd9849-781e-429d-950e-24203102c615) ### [Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Performance](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events/behind-the-scenes-the-making-of-a-performance) - [Video: Rehearsals in full swing for our performance at Kamani Auditorium. This is where we work on the fine details of the choreography, ensuring every dancer is perfectly in sync.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8640b37-f987-41b4-9712-c683da18dd8a) - [Video: One day to go. The energy and excitement in the studio are high as we run through the final rehearsals for our Kalangan Annual Day performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0dd3e357-4834-4ff0-9f21-99b04777934c) - [Video: Counting down the days to our annual show. This video shows my junior and senior students practicing together, demonstrating the dedication that goes into a large-scale group production.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4cd23e1d-d8a5-4bae-86da-4df97882a704) - [Video: A glimpse of my personal rehearsal for 'Moham'. In the quiet of my studio, I connect with the music and choreography, finding the emotional core of the piece before sharing it with an audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2d2a901-4674-4d4c-8aa4-246472b022f3) ### [The Complete Experience: Dance with Live Music](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events/the-complete-experience-dance-with-live-music) - ![A performance is a conversation between dance and music. I almost always perform with a live Carnatic orchestra, including vocals, flute, and mridangam, whose melodies and rhythms elevate the entire recital into a complete sensory experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50f16929-e8dd-4604-950a-d5eed711d932) - [Video: During a lecture-demonstration, you can see the live musicians who accompany me. Their contribution is vital, providing the rhythmic and melodic foundation upon which the dance is built.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c825e5ad-1dc8-4d61-9467-d4905978758f) ### [Lec-Dems & Educational Sessions](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events/lec-dems-educational-sessions) - [Video: Here I am giving a lecture-demonstration for SPIC MACAY at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology. I explain the nuances of Bharatanatyam, from hand gestures to rhythmic patterns, to share this beautiful art form with a new audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c825e5ad-1dc8-4d61-9467-d4905978758f) ### [A Legacy of Dance: My Mother, My Guru](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events/a-legacy-of-dance-my-mother-my-guru) - ![A cherished memory with my mother. Her presence is a constant source of strength and inspiration for me, and her influence is woven into every step I take.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a801ec60-6610-4e91-8f8e-28261f0e0be1) - ![Three generations of our family, with my mother at the center. Her artistic legacy continues through me and inspires the next generation of dancers in our family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69f59368-c591-4244-bd99-669db1757f34) - ![I feel my mother's arms around me in this photograph. Her love and guidance shaped me not only as a dancer but as a person, and I miss her dearly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d00fac7-a95d-4062-9246-9b4d67a2178a) - ![This is a portrait of my mother, Smt. Jamuna Krishnan, in my home. She was a master choreographer and composer, and I feel it is my duty to ensure her immense contribution to Bharatanatyam is always acknowledged and remembered.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/353255ea-5f5e-4099-84cf-a6606b89d41a) - ![This is me with my dearest Amma, my mother and guru Smt. Jamuna Krishnan. Her teachings are my foundation, and her spirit is with me every time I step on stage. My dance is my way of keeping her beautiful legacy alive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b05f4a7-15ab-4163-8ac4-0d890ce76cd5) ### [Past & Upcoming Performances](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events/past-upcoming-performances) - ![The official invitation for the Kalangan Annual Day, where my disciples and I presented an evening of Bharatanatyam. It is a celebration of the legacy of my guru and the hard work of my students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1cdf9bc-50b8-4ec3-99ff-cddba2ce723a) - ![A 'Save the Date' for my solo performance, 'Moham'. This announcement highlights the collaborative nature of my shows, listing the talented artists who provide the live music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8791c1a4-bf49-4c4c-92ae-2dea2768b95d) - ![This poster announced my performance at the SPIC MACAY North Zone Convention in Ludhiana. I am passionate about performing for young audiences to inspire a love for Indian classical arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcd09cf5-862f-4cbe-b6d0-7481c9adadd5) - ![It was a profound honor to perform at the Pt. Birju Maharaj Memorial Concert. This poster shows me alongside other artists paying homage to the legendary Kathak maestro.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d398f2f-635b-4237-850a-abba12c9ccc4) - ![A personalized poster for my performance at the Pt. Birju Maharaj Memorial Concert. Paying tribute to a great guru through my own art form was a deeply moving experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c9c71a2-d57d-4f26-a8c2-10b8c00ad95f) - ![This is the invitation to my solo recital 'Moham', a performance that explored themes of love and longing through the traditional Bharatanatyam maargam. I love creating themed performances for events that take the audience on a specific emotional journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e34a5427-ab4c-4408-9178-6a3cb9eb8e94) ### [Additional Work & Personal Moments](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events/additional-work-personal-moments) - ![Celebrating the first day of Navaratri at home. This festival is a time of spiritual significance for me, and I am surrounded by the traditional Golu doll display, a cherished family custom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ecd4fe6f-f520-4500-b738-4528b698a5f7) - ![A quiet moment at home during Navaratri. The traditional wooden pillar in my home is a reminder of the classical arts and heritage that I hold so dear.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7d2f24a-ea97-4706-b04d-5ee9cea24ba0) - ![Posing with my home temple during Navaratri. My faith and my art are deeply intertwined, and festivals like these are a time for reflection and gratitude.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1245eaa2-a20c-4e6d-968c-4090ecc947ce) - ![Another picture from the first day of Navaratri celebrations. The beautiful Orissa silk sari I am wearing reflects the rich textile traditions of India, which are as much a part of our culture as dance and music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0937bf0f-70cf-4803-9d18-753f856a089f) ## Meet your expert [Ragini Chandershekar](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar) ### My story Family is everything for us at Kalangan. Amma and Appa, especially my mother Smt. Jamuna Krishnan, shaped our world - her sarees and her dance creations are still with me. My husband and two boys, Aditya and Anant, keep the house full of cricket, music, and laughter. Traditions like Vishu’s kai-neetam and Navratri’s golu bommais run deep here. All this love and history – it’s what you’ll feel in our dance. ### My work - **Bharatanatyam Classes & Solo Performances**: We teach all levels, offer private choreography, and perform solo for events. - **Kalangan - Our Dance Family**: We celebrate festivals, nurture the guru-shishya bond, and welcome everyone into our clan. - **Expressive Abhinaya Training**: Dance is storytelling. We focus on expressive abhinaya training so students truly connect. - **Legacy Bharatanatyam Compositions**: Passing on my mother’s unique Bharatanatyam pieces, especially North Indian bhakti choreography. ## More services from Ragini Chandershekar - [Bharatanatyam Dance Classes](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-dance-classes) · ₹2,000-5,000 per student per month (estimate) - [Bharatanatyam Choreography & Workshops](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-choreography-workshops) · ₹8-40K per session/item/event (estimate) ## Book To book Ragini Chandershekar, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Bharatanatyam%20Performances%20for%20Events%20by%20Ragini%20Chandershekar.)